On Saturday, 1st November, a small contingent of cadets from 863 Cadets visited the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum at the former RAF Neatishead site in Norfolk. They were chauffeured with care by CI Crissall and were supervised throughout by both CI Millards. The outing proved to be highly instructive, engaging and memorable for all involved.

Cadets from across the Norfolk and Suffolk Wings gathered at RAF Marham this past weekend to take part in one of the most prestigious events on the Air Cadet calendar — the Annual Drill Competition. The day brought together squadrons from across the region in a proud display of discipline, teamwork, and tradition.

Today, the streets of Bury St Edmunds were filled with pride, tradition, and remembrance as 863 (Thurston) Squadron joined alongside 301 Squadron for the annual Battle of Britain Parade near Abbey Gardens.

The night began with a guided introduction to our squadron building. Cadets were shown the key rooms and facilities that they will come to know well during their training — from classrooms and stores to the parade square and social spaces.

Cadets from across Norfolk and Suffolk gathered at RAF Honington for a fantastic range day, where they had the opportunity to refresh their training and fire between 20 and 40 rounds on the 25-metre barrack range.

The morning air at RAF Cranwell buzzed with anticipation. For twelve cadets of 863 (Thurston) Squadron, today was no ordinary day — today, they would fly. Names were read out in groups, each one met with a mixture of nerves and excitement:

Are you looking for something that combines fun, friendship, and personal growth? Becoming an Air Cadet can be one of the most rewarding experiences for young people.

On the 5th of July, Norfolk and Suffolk wing came together to compete in various events throughout the day. From 9 to 6:30 cadets from 21 different squadrons across the wing took part in tug of war, first aid

nvited and hosted by the Station Commander, on 1st July 2025 I had the honour of attending the blessing ceremony for RAF Honington’s new gate guard - Tornado GR4 ('twin stick') registration ZG752.

At our 863 (Thurston) Squadron formal Annual Dinners we always try to follow RAF traditions and etiquette where pragmatically possible.

Sunday, December 8th, 2024 – Not an early start by our Squadron’s standards, but still, there were plenty of Sunday faces at HQ as we

Thursday 5th December, from 1930 to 2100, 863 (Thurston) Squadron hosted its Annual Awards Evening, celebrating the incredible dedication

At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills

The second day of our Recruit Training Camp (RTC) was nothing short of phenomenal. From qualification successes to thrilling activities and

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This night marked a monumental occasion for 863 (Thurston) Squadron as our newest recruits completed their journey, transitioning from ...

At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills

863 (Thurston) Squadron's heraldic crest depicts a flying salmon and we know the salmon works hard throughout its life cycle against all odd

At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills

his week marked an important milestone for our newest recruits, as they received their official blue uniforms and embarked on their journey